“The Net” is a 1995 cyber thriller film directed by Irwin Winkler and starring Sandra Bullock. The movie follows Angela Bennett (played by Sandra Bullock), a computer programmer who inadvertently becomes entangled in a web of conspiracy and deception after stumbling upon a sinister cybercrime network.
Angela is a reclusive computer expert who works remotely from her home, preferring the company of her computer over social interactions. Her world is turned upside down when she receives a disk containing a mysterious program called “Gatekeeper” from a colleague. Unbeknownst to her, the program is a powerful tool used by a group of hackers to manipulate personal and financial data.
When Angela discovers that the Gatekeeper program can be used to erase people’s identities and fabricate false information, she becomes a target for the cybercriminals who are determined to retrieve the disk and silence her. After her identity is erased from official records and her life is systematically dismantled, Angela must go on the run to clear her name and expose the truth behind the conspiracy.
As Angela races against time to unravel the mystery and evade her pursuers, she enlists the help of a former hacker named Jack Devlin (played by Jeremy Northam). Together, they navigate the dangerous world of cybercrime and uncover a plot that threatens the security of millions of people.
“The Net” explores themes of identity theft, privacy invasion, and the dark side of technology, offering a cautionary tale about the dangers of the digital age. Sandra Bullock delivers a compelling performance as the resourceful protagonist caught in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, earning praise for her portrayal of a woman fighting to reclaim her life in the face of overwhelming odds.